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1120 W. Ocean Ave. Lompoc, Ca 93436 (805) 875-8085 Senior Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 3PM

Recreation Manager: Mario Guerrero, Jr. Recreation Coordinator: Sue Slavens

www.cityoflompoc.com/parks & rec (Newsletter on the internet)

For active older adults in the city of Lompoc

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RECURRING EVENTS EACH WEEKSSENIOR NUTRITION: Serving Mon-Fri: 11:30AM TO 12:00 PM

Our Pool Room is open 8am-3:30pm; Computer in the Library is open 9am-3:30pm

MONDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

American Cancer Society: 9:00AM-12:00PM, (call for appt.), room 118FIT 101: 10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-BDominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomHICAP Med: 1:00PM-3:00PM (call for appt.1-800-434-0222), room 118

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Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-AFine & Applied Arts Painting: 9:00AM-12:00PM, room 105/106Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomDuplicate Bridge: 1:00PM-3:00 PM, room 107Rag Rug & Misc. Handwork: 1:00PM-3:00PM, room 105/106

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FIT 101: 10:30AM-11:30AM, room 102-ADominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomTai Chi: 1:30PM-2:30PM, 102-C+D

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TOPS: Weigh in 8:00AM-8:55AM meeting 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 105/106Strength Training: 9:00AM-10:00AM, room 102-AGrief Recovery Transition Group: 10:00AM-11:30 AM, room 118Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose roomDuplicate Bridge: 1:00PM—3:00PM, room 107Caring For the Caregiver: 3:00PM-4:30PM, room 108

FRIDAYS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dominos: 12:30PM-3:00PM, Multi-Purpose room

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS DURING THE MONTH: (Note: programs are subject to cancellation)

JJanuary 2017Facility closed January 2nd and 16th

Wednesday January 4th: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00amTea Leaves: Room 107 9:30am-11:00am

Thursday January 5th: Assisted Hospice Bereavement Support Group: Room 108 1:00pm-3:00pmCancer Support Group: Room 102 C&D 1:00pm-3:00pm

Friday January 6th: Blood Pressure Checks: 9:30am-12pm

Thursday January 12th: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am

Wednesday January 18th: Brown Bag Program: Room 102 C&D 10:00am-11:00amTea Leaves: Room 107 9:30am-11:00am

Thursday January 26th: Lompoc Mac User Group: Room 107 10:00am-11:00am

Friday January 27th: Braille Institute: Room Library 9:30am-11:30am (schedule appointment call: 682-6222)Movie Matinee: Room 105/106 12:30pm-3:00pm

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Food Distribution

CCatholic Charities Food Pantry

Monday-Friday from 10am-3:30pm

325 North 2nd Street 736-6226

Financial Resources

Catholic Charities 325 North 2nd Street

736-6226

County Social Services 1100 West Laurel Ave

737-7080

Housing Resources

Marks House

203 North N Street 805-735-9980

805-737-9443 - main

Bridge House 2025 Sweeny Road

805-737-9449 – on call

Monday-Wednesday- 11am-1:30pm: New Hope Christian (213 North J St.) 1st & 3rd Thursday- 10am-12pm: Coast Valley SATC (125 North C St.)

Saturday 1pm-- 33pm: Trinity Church of the Nazarene (500 E. North Ave) MMonday- 4pm: Lompoc Foursquare Church (125 North C St.) Tuesday- 5pm: St. Timothy’s (403 North J St.) Wednesday- 12pm: Bethany Lutheran Church (135 South E St.) Thursday- 5pm: First Baptist Church (220 West Cypress Ave) Friday- 5pm: La Purisima Parish Hall (213 West Olive Ave) 3rdd Saturdayy off eachh month-- 55pm:: New Life Christian (816 North C St.)

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EXCURSIONS FOR Winter/Spring 2017

DAY EXCURSIONS

Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned 20-passenger bus. Pre-registration is required 2 weeks in advance of excursion date. Meals and souvenirs are the responsibility of the individual participant. Lompoc Recreation Division reserves the right to cancel an excursion due to insufficient registration, weather conditions, or unexpected circumstances. A letter will be sent to all participants one week in advance with the final schedule of the day including the departure time. Unless specified, all of our excursions are designed for all ages. Any participant under the age of 18 years old MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURSCome and see the up and coming Lakers take on the traditional powerhouse Spurs. It should be a great matchup at the Staples Center featuring some of the great young stars of the NBA.

Session 1: Su 8:00AM-7:00PM 2/26 $99

MONTEREY & CARMELDiscover the diversity of our California Coast! Travel to Carmel, then to Monterey where you'll be free to explore Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the quaint coastline. Admission to the Aquarium is not included.

Session 1: Sa 7:00AM-9:30PM 4/22 $40

MULTI-DAY EXCURSIONS

Lompoc Recreation Division also offers overnight excursions available through Premier World Discovery! For a more detailed itinerary and registration info, please call 875-8100 or pick up a flyer at the Anderson Recreation Center. Price is per person for double occupancy.

BEST OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDTour highlights include: 3 night stays in Cairns and Sydney, catamaran cruise to Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House tour, Sydney Harbor dinner cruise, Canberra and Melbourne city tours, Aussie Sheep Station & BBQ lunch. NZ North and South islands, Christchurch and Queenstown, Maori Village & Thermal Reserve, Rainbow springs Nature Park, Maori Hangi feast, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Auckland. Tour includes: international air departure taxes/fuel surcharges, 4 inner tour flights, admissions and sightseeing per itinerary, 22 meals, hotel transfers, professional tour direction, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.

Session 1: Tu 2/21/17 departure $6795 per person

JOURNEY TO INDIAJoin Hunnyfly Travel on a journey across the sea to the magical and mystical country of India for Holi, the Festival of Colors and acelebration of Spring. Spend 18 days exploring six spectacular cities and five states in North India. From the Taj Mahal to the foothills ofthe Himalayan Mountians, you will fall in love with a culture rooted in tradition and hospitality. Participate in Holi celebration of "throwing colors ' on the Banks of The Ganges River, take a cooking class at a local Indian home, hike foothills of the Himalayan mountains and visit His Holiness The Dalai Lama's temple in MacleodGanj. Join is this Spring for a journey not to be missed! Trip includes: transport in AC privately driven car, and first AC train, all hotels/Ashram stays, airport pick-up and drop at airport upon arrival and departure, all breakfasts, all meals at Ashram, local tour guides, planned excursions and city tours. *Airfare not included in rate.

Session 1: F 3/10/17 departure $1950* per person

ARIZONA SPRING TRAINING GETAWAYTour highlights include: Phoenix city tour, 2 Spring Training baseball games, Hall of Flame Fire Museum, Old town Scottsdale, Heard Museum of Native American Culture, Tucson area, Mission San Xavier, Arizona-Sonora desert Museum, Sabino Canyon Rec Area Tram Tour, Old West farewell dinner, 5 nights at one hotel – Phoenix area. Tour includes roundtrip airfare, sightseeing per itinerary, 7 meals, hotel transfers, professional tour direction, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.

Session 1: Su 3/12/17 departure $1795 per person

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COUNTRY ROADS OF TUSCANYTour highlights include: 7 nights one hotel in Tuscany, Montecatini-Terne, Siena, Tuscany wine tasting, Florence city tour, Academy Gallery-Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lucca, San gimignano, Cooking class with Lunch & Chianti. Tour includes: roundtrip airfare, international air departure taxes/fuel, comprehensive sightseeing, admissions per itinerary, 11 meals, professional tour director, motor coach transportation and baggage handling.

Session 1: Tu 3/21/17 departure $2995 per person

For more information, please call the Lompoc Recreation Division at (805) 875-8100. Check us out on Facebook and online atwww.cityoflompoc.com

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A Five Wishes document is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to

make them for yourself. Five Wishes lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. It was written

with the help of The American Bar Association’s Commission of Law and Aging, and the nation’s leading experts in

end-of-life care. It’s also easy to use.

For more information, please call the Lompoc Recreation Division at (805) 875-8100 or register at 125 West Walnut Avenue. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.cityoflompoc.com

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REMEMBRANCES

The crowd in Times Square is counting the seconds until the Tiffany ball drops. They will cheer, hug, kiss, wish all a Happy New Year. AT home I will celebrate with a glass of champagne, and sing “Auld Lang Sine”, while remembering those not with me physically, but not forgotten.

The song we credit to Robert Burns may not have been written by him. According to “Mental Floss” its origins are confusing, but Burns is the one credited with writing down what may have been an old folk poem. “Mental Floss” also credits Guy Lombardo with first playing the song on New Year’s Eve at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, just after midnight.

Regardless of origins, or when first played, it always brings tears to my eyes, as I remember the many who are not here this year to celebrate with me. School friends from grammar school days, the first day at a new high school with my best friend, and on, and on, the list could go.

At Christmas, the table is surrounded with family and friends, the turkey in all its glory dominating the center. Glasses in hand, we wait while my aunt opens the bottle of sparkling burgundy wine. Oops-she was a tad too enthusiastic and the wine leaves the bottle in a graceful arc, basting turkey and all in red wine. Actually, turkey basted in sparkling burgundy is quite good, we decide.

A caravan of families travel to the Indiana State dunes for a summer picnic. In those days a flat tire was inevitable, and all stopped and chatted, while the men gathered and made the necessary repairs. There was one time when my parents temporarily lost the car among the dunes which all had a remarkable similarity.

A favorite memory is New Year’s Eve celebrations during the depression. My dad would be asleep on couch, hands clasped on his chest, gently snoring. Mom and I would be off to the movies, a double feature usually with some give a way, encyclopedia volumes, dishes, etc.. It was a very special night because after the movie we splurged on hamburgers plus French fries.

The ball has descended in Times Square; we have seen Father Time limp away; and the baby New Year enter. My glass is empty, but I am filled with the warmth of family and friends, long remembered.

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LLompoc Valley Community Kitchen

Serving Schedule - Updated 3/6/2016 This schedule is year-round except No Meal Served on Christmas Day

MONDAYS AT 4:00: at Foursquare Church 125 NNorth “C” St. (Between Ocean Ave & Walnut Ave.)

TUESDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at St. Timothy’s 403 NNorth “J” St. (corner of “J” and Laurel)

WEDNESDAYS: LLUNCH – 112 to 1pm at Bethany Lutheran Church 135 South “E” St. (Corner of E

and Cypress)

THURSDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at Half Century Club 341 North "N" St. (Corner of No. "N" & Laurel Sts.

park in back of building and enter back door)

FRIDAYS: 5:00-5:45pm at La Purisima Parish Hall (corner of Olive & “I” St.)

Sack lunches for SSaturday also given out on Friday

SATURDAYS: 1:00pm Nazarene 500 E. North Ave. (Corner of North Ave. & “E” Street –across from

Library) **Hot showers available 1:00 - 2:30pm

THIRD SATURDAY of every month 55:00pm-5:30pm – New Life Christian Academy 816 North “C”

Street

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Even if you are caring for a senior love one, you may be surprised that 1 in 6 people in Lompoc are regularly helping a senior spouse, parent or friend (many for more than 60 hours a week), yet many do not see themselves as caregivers. The Caring Together Lompoc campaign aims to increase awareness, provide tools for caregivers to better understand the impact of caregiving on their lives, and point them to supportive resources already available in the community.

Could you be a caregiver? Consider these questions:

Am I a Caregiver? You are, if you…

__ Assist a senior with household tasks, or drive them to errands or appointments.

__ Help a senior with personal care like bathing, meals, dressing or grooming.

__ Have less time for yourself because you are caring for a senior.

You are not alone!

� 88% of family caregivers in Lompoc provide assistance with cooking, shopping, laundry or chores for a senior parent or spouse

� 84% of family caregivers in Lompoc provide transportation for a senior parent or spouse � 59% of family caregivers in Lompoc manage finances for a senior parent or spouse

Visit www.CaringTogetherLompoc.org to take a caregiver stress quiz, create your own “Care Map”, find free local support services, or sign up for helpful weekly tips by email.

Caring Together Lompoc is a collaboration of local agencies and nonprofits serving family caregivers.

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BBereavement Support Group

Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at Assisted Hospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healing from the

wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive setting that allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process.

Location and Time:Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center

1120 West OceanRoom 107Lompoc

805-875-8085

The first Thursday of each month1:00-3:00 pm

Attendance is free of charge and open to the Community.

If you need additional information contact, Robert Valerio MSW at 805-722-1181

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Homemaking Help for SeniorsYou may qualify for free help!

For more information, call

www.vnhcsb.org

Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging, is currently able to offer homemaking help to qualified seniors.

Homemaking chores include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, laundry, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, making beds, meal preparation and clean up.

Eligibility Requirements: • 60 years of age or older • Resident of Santa Barbara or Lompoc • Needs household help for medical reasons • Paying for help would be a financial

hardship

For more information, call 690-6257www.vnhcsb.org

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AAyuda en casaa para Adultos Mayores Usted podría calificar para ayuda gratuita

Visting Nurse & Hospice Care, en sociedad con “The Area Agency on Aging”, tiene la oportunidad de brindar ayuda en casa para Adultos Mayores que califiquen.

Las tareas de la personas que ayudan en casa incluyen; aspirar, sacudir, trapear, lavar, limpiar la cocina y el baño. Hacer las camas y preparación de alimentos.

Para mas información, llámenos al690-6257

www.vnhcsb.org

Requerimientos para ser elegible: • 60 años de edad o mayor • Vivir en Santa Barbara o Lompoc • Necesidad de ayuda en casa por razones medicas

• Pagar por ayuda en casa podría afectar su economía

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SENIOR PROGRAMS 2017Programs are FREE for participants 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise indicated. The Lompoc Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel or change class locations and/or times due to low participation, or unexpected circumstances. If you should have any questions regarding the current programming for seniors, please contact us at (805) 875-8085. All senior programs are held at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center (DDCSC) located at 1120 West Ocean Avenue.

AARP – SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM

If you are a senior and need Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Tips, The American Association for Retired Persons has a program for you. There is a $15 fee for AARP members and a $20 fee for non-members for the workbook. (805) 875-8085

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Stop by for information on local FREE services for cancer patients, cancer prevention and early detection. Special events include the Daffodil Days Campaign and Relay for Life. Sign up as a volunteer driver or find out how YOU can support the fight against cancer. Or, make an appointment. (805) 736-2610

ASSISTED HOSPICE-BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Going through a loss on your own can be very difficult, but our caring team at AssistedHospice Care is here to support you. Our trained counselors will help you to begin healingfrom the wounds of a loss. All groups are conducted in a safe and supportive settingthat allows you to go at your own pace in the grieving process. Meets first Thursday of each month.Contact Robert Valerio (805) 722-1181

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Lompoc Valley Volunteer Nurses will be giving free blood pressure checks to keep you updated on the status of your blood pressure. Stay healthy and monitor your blood pressure with this free service! Facilitator: Lompoc Valley Nurses.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE

The Braille Institute will be available the fourth Friday of the month to do low-cost vision care. This class is for patrons who are suffering from low vision which cannot be corrected with glasses. Presented by the Braille Institute of America. To schedule an appointment, please call 682-6222. Instructor: Braille Institute Staff.

BROWN BAG PROGRAM

The mission of the Brown Bag Program is to provide bags of groceries to low-income seniors as a supplement to their own food budget and to assist seniors with maintaining an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. To apply, please stop by and pick up an application.

Caring For the Caregiver

Need professional help caring for senior family members? We have a class for you too. On Thursday afternoons, to learn strategies, share common experiences and strengthen your coping skills along with various other supports. Family service agency endeavors to help caregivers help seniors. Call Valerie to make an appointment: 805-965-1001, x419

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DOMINOS

Drop in and have some fun! Join others after lunch in a few games of Dominos. Have a good social time and experience the enjoyment of playing Dominos and an opportunity to catch up on the latest news.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

If you have played party bridge or duplicate bridge before, or if you have been away from the game for a while,or if you want to hone your duplicate playing and convention skills, come and join us!

FINE & APPLIED ARTS PAINTING

This class offers beginning to advanced instruction in acrylic painting, using oil techniques, experimenting with a palette knife in color mixing, composition, values and techniques. Demonstration and lively class critique with valuable discussion are a vital part of each session. (Register at the Anderson Recreation Center)

FIT INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING: FIT 101

This is an Arthritis based exercise program, SPONSORED BY Carnahan Therapy, to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Exercises are performed while sitting. Come join the fun!

The Senior Lounge has games available for your use at anytime. Feel free to stop in and play Scrabble, Monopoly, Yahtzee, Cards and Dominos.

GRIEF RECOVERY TRANSITION GROUP

This transition group is for those who have moved beyond grief, but still find the need to get together and talk about their loss and to be with each other for social and emotional support. Feel free to join our group.

HICAP ASSISTANCE

Assistance to Medicare beneficiaries for understanding their coverage, HMO'S and medical insurance. HICAP also assists with billing problems and appeals. Please call 1-800-434-0222 for appointments.

LOMPOC MAC USERS GROUP

LMUG meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to answer your questions about today’s new technology. Come and learn about your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

MOVIE MATINEE

If you don't go to the movies or own a VCR or DVD player, this is your chance to watch current movies! Join us for a fun afternoon enjoying a movie and some delicious popcorn on the last Friday of the month.

Rag Rug

Participants can bring their own projects to work on and share ideas with others in the group. Class will be working on, but not limited to: knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. This class is for seniors 50 and older.

STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS

Come and join a free Strength Training Class. Increase balance, coordination, and flexibility while having FUN. This class uses sitting and standing positions only to aid in a gentle approach to wellness. Terri, the instructor, makes this class fun and enjoyable.

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TAI CHI FOR SENIORS

Instructor Yuka Freeman presents a gentle way to fight stress and increase flexibility and balance.

THE TEA LEAVES

Tea Leaves is a local group of women writers who meet the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Their group of 12 members conducts writing exercises and presents readings of their writings which can include prose or poetry and fiction or non-fiction for constructive critique. New guests are encouraged to attend threesessions to see if it is a good fit for them. To sign up for the group, please call: 875-8085

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Do you want to lose or maintain your weight? Then TOPS is for you. A World Wide organization with a local chapter, designed to help people lose weight through healthy eating, activities, and the support of fellow members. Our mission is to support our members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Come join our weekly club and lose. Our leader is Kathleen Remington, and we meet every Thursday morning. Please call Kathleen at 736-1489 for more information.

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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

(805) Area Code: unless otherwise stated

AARP Tax Aide Program (888)227-7669

Adult Protective Services 737-6020

Alzheimer’s Association 636-6432

Area Agency on Aging 925-9554

Brown Bag 967-5741, x102

CAC Senior Nutrition Program 310-1557

Central Coast - Senior Connection 928-2552

Community Kitchen 736-4882

Community Health Center 737-1169

Family Services Agency 735-4376

Food Pantry 737-4140

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling) 928-5663

Meals on Wheels 736-3257

Community Partners In Caring 737-1976 +62yr

Legal Aid 736-6582

Lompoc Hospital E. R. 737-3333

Lompoc Library 875-8775

Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare 740-0355

Lifeline (24-hour home emergency response) 737-3307

Dignity Health Hospice Care 739-3803, x1136

Dignity Health Senior Homecare 739-3830

Meals on Wheels 736-3257

Post Office (800) 275-8777

Senior Programs (Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center)__ 875-8085

Social Security Administration 934-2793

Social Services, Department of 737-7080

Vial of Life (800)510-2020

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TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBERS

SMOOTH 922-8476

AMTRAK (800) 872-7245

BREEZE (BUS TO-FROM SANTA MARIA, VAFB & LOMPOC) (800)417-2137

CENTRAL COAST SHUTTLE (BUS TO-FROM LAX) 928-1977

C.O.L.T. (CITY OF LOMPOC TRANSIT) 736-7666

GREYHOUND BUS 925-8841

LOMPOC TAXI 736-3636

SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT 681-4803

SANTA MARIA AIRPORT 922-1726

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING 737-1976

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